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Traffic stop lands driver in court
Source: New Zealand Police A late-night drive in Auckland on Sunday night ended with a date to attend court. Senior Sergeant Bill Russell, Northern Districts Motorways Coordinator says around 1.40am...
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Arrests and impounds for bicycle riding group
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made four arrests, impounded one vehicle and issued 53 infringement notices following a large-scale bicycle event in Henderson yesterday. Acting Inspector Damian Albert, Waitematā...
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Century-old locket lost at Auckland supermarket re-united with its owner
Source: Radio New Zealand Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Jared Pirret with Cameron who was able to collect his mother’s lost locket. NZ Police A century-old gold locket found...
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Combining forces on illicit tobacco
Source: New Zealand Government Customs, Police, Health New Zealand, and the Ministry of Health have joined forces to better target and dismantle the illegal tobacco trade, Customs Minister Casey Costello...
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Century-old family heirloom returned
Source: New Zealand Police A century-old family heirloom has made its way back home thanks to someone’s good will. Nearly two months ago a member of the public located a...
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World Vision – 50 MILLION REASONS TO ACT: NZERS URGED TO BACK LANDMARK SLAVERY LAW BEFORE DEADLINE
Source: World Vision World Vision is urging New Zealanders to show their support for a Modern Slavery Bill by making a submission via Select Committee to ensure the Bill becomes law...
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Using Hawke’s Bay’s rivers to unlock the mysteries of marine carbon storage
Source: Radio New Zealand Marine biogeochemist Cliff Law is leading Earth Sciences New Zealand’s five-year research project into naturally-occurring marine carbon dioxide removal. ESNZ / Karl Safi Major research to...
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Letter reveals ex-Police Commissioner’s concerns over investigation into McSkimming
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. RNZ / REECE BAKER Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster told the chair of the police watchdog that a woman who was...
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Three injured as police respond to reported stabbings in Christchurch suburb Linwood
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are at a property on Jollie Street in the suburb of Linwood (file image). RNZ Three people are injured – one seriously – after a...
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Investigation into sex attack complaint involving international footballer
Source: Radio New Zealand Cape Verde contested the four-team FIFA series in Auckland in March. Photosport Police are investigating a complaint of a sex attack in an Auckland hotel linked...
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Advocacy: Gaza – Governments of the World: History Will Record What You Did Not Do
Source: Aotearoa Delegation of the Global Sumud Flotilla As Israel continues its genocide in Gaza, abducts civilians in international waters, and tortures international activists, the Global Sumud Flotilla demands governments...
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Two seriously hurt in Hamilton robbery
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are appealing for more information after a robbery in Hamilton. They were called to Tuhikaramea Road in the suburb...
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Appeal for information after robbery, Dinsdale
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson: One person is in custody after a serious incident at a Dinsdale premises last night. Emergency services were called...
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Pedestrian dies after incident near Lake Ellesmere
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ A pedestrian has died, after an incident involving a vehicle at a property near Lake Ellesmere-Te Waihora in Canterbury, police say. The person...
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Fire spreads through second floor of Orewa house
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller Fire investigators are working to find the cause of a house fire in Orewa overnight. Fire crews were called to the two-storey...
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Fire spread through second floor of Orewa house
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller Fire investigators are working to find the cause of a house fire in Orewa overnight. Fire crews were called to the two-storey...
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Six people pulled from floodwaters in Marlborough
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ/ Calvin Samuel Six people have been rescued after their vehicles were trapped by floodwaters between Nelson and Blenheim. Police said the travellers were...
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Six people rescued from floodwaters, Marlborough
Source: New Zealand Police Six people were rescued last night after becoming trapped in floodwaters in Marlborough. Emergency services were notified about 8.35pm of vehicles stuck in floodwaters on SH6,...
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Senior police employee still being investigated almost 3 years after first complaint laid
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers earlier said he has previously expressed concerns about matters involving employees taking too long to investigate RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A senior...
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Inaugural Global Mediation Summit boosts Hong Kong’s status as a global mediation hub
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – The Global Mediation Summit, the first international conference hosted by the International Organization for Mediation...
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Two arrested, charged with assault of Papakura security guard
Source: Radio New Zealand Police also referred two other young people to Youth Aid over the incident. RNZ Police have arrested two suspects after an alleged assault on a Papakura...
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Police presence boosted, as drunken teens trouble Nelson after charity closure
Source: Radio New Zealand Youth and alcohol have proved a volatile mix in Nelson. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Police say alcohol is fuelling a rise in bad behaviour by rowdy...
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Inquest hears mother, partner likely suspects in baby Soul Mathew Turany’s death
Source: Radio New Zealand Soul Mathew Turany was 16 weeks old, when he suffered a fatal assault. Supplied / Facebook Warning: This story discusses graphic details of violence towards children....
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SH2 blocked southbound between Petone and Wellington after pedestrian hit by car
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they were alerted to the incident at 6.25pm. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi The southbound lanes of State Highway 2 along the Hutt Road between Petone...
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Police redesign restraint chair after death of prisoner Jaye Taueli from brain bleed
Source: Radio New Zealand Lawyer Anson Grant is assisting the coroner in the Jaye Taueli case. RNZ/Lucy Xia This story contains sensitive details that may be distressing to read A...
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Police investigation leads to arrest following burglary and vehicle-related offending
Source: New Zealand Police Attributable to Senior Sergeant Rachel Walker, Area Prevention Manager: A man has been remanded in custody following burglary and vehicle-related offending across North Canterbury and Christchurch....
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Teens charged over security guard assault
Source: New Zealand Police Police have made two arrests over an alleged serious assault on a supermarket security guard late last month. An investigation commenced after two offenders fled from...